Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Ashwani Kumar Mishra Becomes Punjab and Haryana Chief Justice
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra is the new Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
He took the oath on Monday.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria gave him the oath.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the ceremony.
Mishra previously worked at the Allahabad High Court.
He practiced law for about 20 years and became an advocate in 1993.
He recently ordered Punjab to pay government employees their unpaid dearness allowance.
Punjab has challenged that decision in the Supreme Court, while employees have filed a contempt case over non-compliance.
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered his oath of office and secrecy.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the swearing-in ceremony.
Mishra practiced at the Allahabad High Court for two decades and served there as a judge for around 11 years.
As Acting Chief Justice, he ordered Punjab to pay employees’ outstanding dearness allowance within 15 days; the state has appealed to the Supreme Court.
- Who
- Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was appointed Chief Justice, with the oath administered by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria; Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended.
- What
- Mishra was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- When
- He took the oath on Monday; the next hearing in the related contempt case is scheduled for September 10.
- Where
- The swearing-in concerned the Punjab and Haryana High Court; Mishra previously served at the Allahabad High Court.
- Why
- He assumed the chief justice position after serving as the court’s Acting Chief Justice.
- Position
- Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Previous role
- Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Legal practice
- Practiced as an advocate at the Allahabad High Court for two decades
- Judicial experience
- Served at the Allahabad High Court for around 11 years
- Advocacy start
- Became an advocate in 1993
- Education
- Completed a BA (Honours) at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, followed by an LLB
- Dearness allowance ruling
- Ordered Punjab to pay employees’ outstanding DA within 15 days; the state appealed to the Supreme Court